Competition
Singapore, Malaysia to take a call on reciprocal border opening next monthedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to reach a firm decision early next month on the reopening of its borders under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) categories, following fruitful discussions on the matter.
Thailand lifts travel ban partially; rapid Covid tests for arrivals Travel Span Indiaedit
Travel Span – Online
After a threemonth ban, Thailand reopened its borders on July 1 for select categories of residents and international travellers. Thailand is implementing its screening and quarantine measures for international arrivals into the country. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, restrictions on who can enter into the kingdom remains in place.
Singapore gears up to reopen for tourists in a phased manneredit
Nyoooz, The Times of India – Online
Travel Singapore gears up to reopen for tourists in a phased manner Gayatri Gayatri As of now, the attractions that have been allowed to reopen, after their proposals were assessed, includeJurong Bird Park, Bounce, Madame Tussauds, Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, River Safari, Singapore Zoo, Art Science Museum, Universal Studios Singapore, among others.
Singapore finds staycations cant fill $20 billion tourism gapedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Singapores tourism sector faces a tougher challenge, as the hotels were just given a green light last week to request approval to welcome domestic tourists. Many locals like teacher Najeer Yusof prefer to save their money and wait for travel to resume in nearby hotspots like Thailand and Malaysia rather than spend it on a hotel down the street.
Singapore doesnt expect a second wave of coronavirus infections at this pointedit
The Print – Online
Singapore says it doesnt see a second wave of coronavirus infections at this point, even as the number of community and imported cases ticked up after the citystate lifted restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the pandemic.
Favorite island will officially reopen for international tourists in September : Bali Governoredit
Nyoooz – Online
Travel Favorite island will officially reopen for international tourists in September : Bali Governor Gayatri Gayatri Bali is gearing up to welcome tourists from abroad starting September 11, 2020. Bali is gearing up to welcome tourists from abroad starting September 11, 2020.
Dubai reopens for tourism; yet keeps face masks, hand sanitizer mandatoryedit
India Tv News, The Financial Express – Online
In 2019 alone, Dubai welcomed 16.7 million international guests, up from 15.9 million the year before, according to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, traffic
Industry
Travel agents seek tourism aidedit
The Times of India – Online
Among the worst hit due to the Covid19 pandemic is the travel and tourism sector. To help revive tourism in Gujarat, Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association of Gujarat (TAG) on Tuesday, submitted a white paper to the state tourism minister, Jawahar Chawda, seeking relief measures through tourism aid and restructuring package.
The Fern Launches Self Drive Leisure Holidaysedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has launched The Fern SelfDrive Leisure Holidays, Noshir A Marfatia, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said. Informing about the introduction of these shortstay holiday packages, he said, we believe that domestic leisure travel, especially selfdrive holidays to shortproximity destinations, is a segment that will start up faster than corporate and MICE travel.
No early road to recovery for Indian hotel industry; Sharp decline in demand, ARRs and RevPAR expected in FY2021: ICRAedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The Indian Hotel industry is going through its worst performance phase ever following the economic slowdown, the outbreak of Covid19 pandemic in Q4 FY2020 and subsequent lockdowns. These have led to significant decline in occupancy and average room rates (ARR) as also revenues, operating margins and credit metrics.
Which Travel Method Is the Bestedit
Mangalorean – Online
Cruises provide a unique experience among travel methods and experiences. Its somewhat akin to a road trip in that they both share the quality of making much of the experience of the travel itself, rather than solely the destination. For example, a Singapore cruise gives you a glimpse of a foreign land along with a fantastic voyage.
Biz travel biggest reason for passengers to travel: Vistara surveyedit
SME TIMES – Online
Furthermore, Singapore, the UK and Dubai emerged as the top three destinations for the customers next international travel. Singapore, the United Kingdom and Dubai were named most often as the destinations for the respondents next international trip, followed by the United States and Thailand, the statement said.
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WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on anywhere and everywhere COVID19edit
Lowcost airline HK Express resuming flights in Augustedit
The Economic Times – Online
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